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Science
Science - Grade 5

Earth and Space Science
Water Cycle
The learner will be able to explore and explain the water cycle.
Strand Scope Source
Water: Cycle Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.5.1
  
Earth: Properties/Processes
The learner will be able to understand that past and present processes on Earth are similar.
Strand Scope Source
Earth: Properties Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.5.2
  
Human Activities: Explain/Alterations
The learner will be able to explain human activities which may speed up natural alterations.
Strand Scope Source
Human Activities Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.7.3
  
Atmosphere: Explore/Energy/Events
The learner will be able to explore that the sun is the main source of energy for events in the atmosphere.
Strand Scope Source
Atmosphere Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.5.3
  
Structure of Earth
The learner will be able to develop an understanding of the structure of the earth.
Strand Scope Source
Earth/Space Science Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Standards 5.5.1
  
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Cells: Function
The learner will be able to understand that the cell is the functional unit of a complex organism.
Strand Scope Source
Cells: Function and Structure Master Nebraska State Standard 8.4.1
  
Systems: Organization/Levels
The learner will be able to explore and explain the levels of organization: cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, entire living things and ecosystems.
Strand Scope Source
Systems Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.4.1
  
Environment: Adaptation/Organism
The learner will be able to explore how organisms can adapt to their environments behaviorally.
Strand Scope Source
Environment: Adaptation Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 4.4.3
  
Ecosystems: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend ecosystems and environments.
Strand Scope Source
Ecosystems Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.4.4
  
Humans: Systems/Explain/Body/Inside
The learner will be able to explore and explain the systems which are inside the human body.
Strand Scope Source
Human: Systems Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 5.41
  
Species: Describe/Extinct/Alterations
The learner will be able to explore and describe how natural or human-induced alterations in the environment may cause species to become extinct.
Strand Scope Source
Species Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.4.5
  
Human Health: Personal
The learner will be able to develop an understanding of personal health and explore/describe how personal options can affect one's life.
Strand Scope Source
Human Health: Personal & Community Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.7.1
  
Environment: Population/Explore/Impact
The learner will be able to explore how population sizes impact resources and the environment.
Strand Scope Source
Environment: Population Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.7.2
  
Function and Structure: Explore/Disease
The learner will be able to explore the way the structure and/or function of a living thing is impacted by disease.
Strand Scope Source
Organisms: Function and Structure Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 4.7.2, 8.7.2
  
life cycle
The learner will be able to describe characteristics and life cycle of living things.
Strand Scope Source
Life Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska State Standard 4.4.2
  
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Physical Science
Chemical Changes: Examples
The learner will be able to identify examples of chemical changes.
Strand Scope Source
Chemical Changes Master Nebraska State Standard 8.3.1
  
Energy: Transfer/Explore
The learner will be able to explore energy transfer with simple machines.
Strand Scope Source
Energy: Transfer Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.3.3
  
Motion: Direction/Describe
The learner will be able to use direction to describe the motion of an object, change in position.
Strand Scope Source
Motion Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 4.3.2
  
Physical Properties: Measure
The learner will be able to measure physical properties of matter.
Strand Scope Source
Chemical and Physical Properties Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.3.1
  
Forces: Motion/Show/Alter
The learner will be able to explore and show the laws that apply when a force acts upon an object, the object's speed and/or direction will alter.
Strand Scope Source
Forces: Motion Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 5.3.2
  
Systems: Components/Explain
The learner will be able to recognize and explain parts of an uncomplicated system.
Strand Scope Source
Systems: Components Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.1.1
  
Matter: Properties/Survey/Physical
The learner will be able to survey and understand the properties of matter and how those properties change.
Strand Scope Source
Matter: Properties Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.3.1
  
Systems: Identify/Functions
The learner will be able to identify and comprehend the functions of a system.
Strand Scope Source
Systems Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.1.1
  
Systems: Estimate/Interactions/In
The learner will be able to estimate and interpret interactions in and between systems.
Strand Scope Source
Systems Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.1.1
  
Systems: Analyze/Cause/Effect
The learner will be able to analyze cause and effect relationships in and between systems.
Strand Scope Source
Systems Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.1.1
  
energy
The learner will be able to explore types of energy.
Strand Scope Source
Energy Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska State Standard 8.3.1
  
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Research and Inquiry
Data: Utilize/Suitable/Collect/Analyze
The learner will be able to utilize suitable instruments and methods to collect and analyze data.
Strand Scope Source
Instruments: Data Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 4.2.1
  
Science: Nature
The learner will be able to develop an understanding of the nature of science.
Strand Scope Source
Science Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.8.2
  
Inquiry: Skills
The learner will be able to begin to develop the skills necessary to perform scientific inquiries.
Strand Scope Source
Scientific Inquiry Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 4.2.1
  
Scientists: Diverse
The learner will be able to explore and comprehend that men and women of diverse social and ethnic backgrounds, working alone or in groups, perform activities of science, engineering and related areas.
Strand Scope Source
Scientists Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.8.1
  
Science: Perspectives/Utilize
The learner will be able to comprehend and act on personal and social issues utilizing a personal and social perspective of science.
Strand Scope Source
Science: Perspectives Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.7
  
Communicate: Procedures
The learner will be able to communicate scientific procedures and explanations.
Strand Scope Source
Procedures Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 5.21
  
Communication: Use/Represent/Situations
The learner will be able to use spoken words, numbers, graphs, geometry and symbols to represent situations.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Visuals Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, Coord. with Math
  
Data: Manipulate/Experiment
The learner will be able to gather, interpret and manipulate information collected in an experiment.
Strand Scope Source
Data: Organization Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 4.1.2
  
Evidence and Explanations
The learner will be able to employ critical thinking skills and scientific evidence to reach explanantions and comprehend evidence and determine explanations.
Strand Scope Source
Evidence and Explanations Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 5.21
  
Evidence: Descriptions/Develop
The learner will be able to use scientific evidence to develop descriptions, make predictions and inferences, and develop models.
Strand Scope Source
Evidence Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 5.2.1
  
Investigations: Planning/Scientific
The learner will be able to plan a scientific investigation, developing a hypothesis about the variables in the investigation.
Strand Scope Source
Investigations: Planning/Design Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.2.1
  
Questioning: Investigations
The learner will be able to identify questions that may be answered through scientific investigations.
Strand Scope Source
Questioning Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 5.2.1
  
Math & Science: Investigations/Apply
The learner will be able to use mathematics throughout scientific investigations.
Strand Scope Source
Math & Science Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.2.1
  
Conclusions: Defend/Utilizing
The learner will be able to defend a conclusion utilizing questioning, response to criticism and open communication.
Strand Scope Source
Conclusions Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.8.2
  
Measurement: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend, select and utiolize the applicable measurement unit.
Strand Scope Source
Measurement Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.1.3
  
Classification: Use
The learner will be able to use various systems for classification.
Strand Scope Source
Classification Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.1.1
  
Impact on Society: Understand/Effects
The learner will be able to understand that science has both beneficial and detrimental effects on society.
Strand Scope Source
Science & Tech.: Impact on Society Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.7.5
  
Procedures: Examine/Reasonable
The learner will be able to examine the procedures of an exploration to see if they are reasonable.
Strand Scope Source
Procedures Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 4.1.2
  
Questioning: Hypotheses/Form/Investigate
The learner will be able to form hypotheses which can be investigated through science and through observations, experiments and models.
Strand Scope Source
Questioning: Hypotheses Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grade 8, 8.2.1
  
Models
The learner will be able to comprehend, survey, and analyze models, graphs, and illustrations.
Strand Scope Source
Data: Representation Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska State Standard 4.1.2
  
Models 1
The learner will be able to analyze and evaluate models, graphs, or illustrations.
Strand Scope Source
Models Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska State Standard 4.1.2
  
Events
The learner will be able to use observation techniques to sequence events, compare and classify.
Strand Scope Source
Classification Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska State Standard 4.2.1
  
Career
The learner will be able to associate a career with its activities.
Strand Scope Source
Careers Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska State Standard 4.8.1
  
Experiment
The learner will be able to evaluate the design of a controlled experiment.
Strand Scope Source
Explanations Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska State Standard 5.2.1
  
Charts
The learner will be able to read, interpret and evaluate charts, graphs or tables.
Strand Scope Source
Graphing Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska State Standard 5.2.1
  
Compare
The learner will be able to compare, contrast and classify objects by its characteristics.
Strand Scope Source
Changes Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska State Standard 4.3.1
  
Cause
The learner will be able to associate the cause and effect to events or systems.
Strand Scope Source
Classification Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska State Standard 5.2.1
  
Observation
The learner will be able to use observation skillls to draw a conclusion make predictions and analyze structure and function of organisms or objects.
Strand Scope Source
Changes Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska State Standard 5.2.1
  
Predictions
The learner will be able to make predictions using prior knowledge and data.
Strand Scope Source
Changes Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska State Standard 5.2.1
  
Relationship
The learner will be able to analyze the relationship between function and structure using observation techniques.
Strand Scope Source
Changes Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska State Standard 8.1.4
  
Change
The learner will be able to predict a change and rate of change in matter.
Strand Scope Source
Changes Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska State Standard 8.1.3
  
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